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Innovation Leadership Programme: Demo Day

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Thu, 8 May, 9am - 4:30pm BST

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Location

M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN - Get Directions   

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Join us for the Innovation Leadership Programme Demo Day, a celebration of talent and forward-thinking solutions in UK financial services!

This event will bring together Future Finance programme partners, financial services professionals, fintech and software providers, alongside academic and subject-matter experts, to explore the latest advancements and forward-thinking strategies shaping the future of financial services.

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Key Details 

Where: M Shed, Bristol (Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN)
When: 09:00–16:30 · Thursday 8th May 2025
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Agenda

09:00Coffee & Networking
09:30Welcome
10:00Innovation Journey Talks (Details TBA)
11:00Panel Discussion - Regulatory Reform: How Regulation Can Drive Innovation Across the Sector.

  • Chair | Sarah Kocianski · CEO · Fintech Wales
  • Martin Cook · Partner · Burges Salmon
  • Anthony Corner · Senior Manager · Thistle Initiatives
  • Dr Eleanore Hickman · Senior Lecturer · University of Bristol
  • Adrian Shedden · "Intrapreneur" Lawyer, Serial Founder and Operator
12:00Innovation Journey Talks (Details TBA)
12:45Networking Lunch
13:30Keynote Megan Caywood Cooper · Founder/CEO · Caywood
14:15Innovation Journey Talks (Details TBA)
15:00Panel Discussion - Financial Inclusion Through FinTech: A False Dawn or Full Steam Ahead?

  • Chair | Chris Pond · Chair · Financial Inclusion Commission
  • Larna Bernard · Deputy chair & trustee · Ad Infinitum
  • Gabriela Isas · Founder & CEO · Good With
  • Prof. Hazel Conley · Professor · University of the West of England
  • Jake Beavan · Citizens Advice
15:45Wrap-Up
16:00Final Networking
16:30Close

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What to Expect

  • A showcase of projects driving real transformation in financial services
  • Engaging panel discussions on industry challenges and opportunities
  • Keynote speech by Megan Caywood Cooper, Founder/CEO of Caywood
  • Networking with industry leaders, programme partners and innovation experts
  • Insightful discussions on emerging financial services trends
  • A chance to celebrate and support the next wave of industry transformation

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Why attend?

  • Get first-hand insights into the latest financial services innovations
  • Engage with industry experts and thought leaders
  • Contribute to discussions on the future of regulation and financial inclusion
  • Connect with like-minded professionals and industry experts
  • Be part of shaping the next wave of industry transformation

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Who Should Attend? 

This event is open to Future Finance programme partners, financial services professionals, fintech and software providers, and academic experts who are passionate about driving change in the industry. Whether you're an established leader or looking to connect with forward-thinking peers, Innovation Leadership Programme Demo Day is a must-attend event to gain insights, network, and celebrate innovation.


🎟️ Secure your place today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of finance!

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Future Finance is part of a programme called Next Generation Professional and Financial Services, delivered by Innovate UK and ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council). This programme aims to help professional service sectors, including accounting and law, and the financial service sectors, including insurance, lending, advisory and payment services, develop and use digital technologies. 

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